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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jan-2006, 21:04
Replies: 5
Views: 1,872
Posted By sharpo
It's paint with no gloss finish.

It's paint with no gloss finish.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jan-2006, 21:02
Replies: 12
Views: 2,452
Posted By sharpo
Nicky Hayden uses the rear brake a lot, allegedly...

Nicky Hayden uses the rear brake a lot, allegedly he has a single 250 front disc on the rear.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jan-2006, 20:57
Replies: 5
Views: 1,872
Posted By sharpo
A company called AE Motorcolours matched me a...

A company called AE Motorcolours matched me a suzuki colour once, they have many recipes and colour chips to start with, I too am toying with the idea of doing the same to mine.

Good luck
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jan-2006, 20:40
Replies: 18
Views: 4,120
Posted By sharpo
15 volts is too much it should be around 13.5 max...

15 volts is too much it should be around 13.5 max at the battery, this should be pretty constant regardless of engine revs once above tickover.

If it's a 98 bike it won't have a Ducati decal on the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jan-2006, 19:59
Replies: 2
Views: 1,048
Posted By sharpo
Thanks nelly Haven't stripped the engine yet but...

Thanks nelly

Haven't stripped the engine yet but i intend to do it myself, the megacycle rockers look like the best way to go but given my very limited budget and a six month old son, i'm probably...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jan-2006, 10:57
Replies: 2
Views: 1,048
Posted By sharpo
oil feed mod

If the testastretta engine has a revised and improved oil feed to the heads can anything be done on the desmoquattro to improve it. :puzzled:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jan-2006, 19:48
Replies: 22
Views: 3,862
Posted By sharpo
Some people just like spending money for the sake...

Some people just like spending money for the sake of it, the pipercross filters that replace the stock filters are less than £20 and don't seem to have any disadvantages, I read shazaam's post on the...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 20-Jan-2006, 17:09
Replies: 47
Views: 14,288
Posted By sharpo
Official preview. Should look like this.

Official preview.

Should look like this.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Dec-2005, 14:53
Replies: 3
Views: 1,319
Posted By sharpo
thats good enough for me.

thats good enough for me.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Dec-2005, 23:04
Replies: 3
Views: 1,319
Posted By sharpo
Haynes manual ?

Just got a Haynes manual and it says the 916 has 97 bhp and the 748 has 98 bhp, this doesn't sound right to me.
I know the 748 has a higher peek rpm though.

Just wondered.:puzzled:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Dec-2005, 22:56
Replies: 5
Views: 1,605
Posted By sharpo
Yes I use parafin aswell, I have a renthal setup...

Yes I use parafin aswell, I have a renthal setup so it's easy to pop the chain off and hang it in one of those plastic containers you get your chinese in.
I use Wurth dry lube so the chain looks nice...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Dec-2005, 00:15
Replies: 19
Views: 2,905
Posted By sharpo
Would I be right in saying the 998 won't have any...

Would I be right in saying the 998 won't have any rocker problem's, this in itself would be an obvious advantage to me.

Remember these bikes demand money after you buy them.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Nov-2005, 23:49
Replies: 8
Views: 1,433
Posted By sharpo
http://www.sportbikes.com/wwwthreads/showflat.php/...

http://www.sportbikes.com/wwwthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/236597/page/0/fpart/1/vc/1

Detailed account involving a few beers.
Five pages with lots of pictures, very good.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jul-2005, 23:03
Replies: 21
Views: 4,113
Posted By sharpo
It won't be the fastest thing on the planet but...

It won't be the fastest thing on the planet but it'll have everything else just about covered.
Some bikers will ignore you but joe public will always stand and stare.
Maybe there are some mechanical...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jun-2005, 13:23
Replies: 13
Views: 2,667
Posted By sharpo
Yes the best way without doubt, just time...

Yes the best way without doubt, just time consuming.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jun-2005, 13:16
Replies: 10
Views: 1,951
Posted By sharpo
It was bought from dk's surely they would've done...

It was bought from dk's surely they would've done it right.

It's no problem really is it, just a bit odd, as i said the bikes done less miles than i thought...........which is nice.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jun-2005, 15:09
Replies: 10
Views: 1,951
Posted By sharpo
MPH speedo KMH odometer ?

I've just realised my odometer is clocking Kilometers but the speedo is showing Miles, what the f***.
Is there a reason/solution for this.

The good side of this is that the bikes done a lot less...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jun-2005, 10:28
Replies: 16
Views: 2,881
Posted By sharpo
Plenty to go at there thanks. I've been doing the...

Plenty to go at there thanks.
I've been doing the garden for three days but I'll sort the bike before Croft on sunday.
See ya there:burn:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-May-2005, 22:01
Replies: 16
Views: 2,881
Posted By sharpo
I'm gonna strip it down and clean everything,...

I'm gonna strip it down and clean everything, I've been told they don't sell the seals though ?

A new caliper is only £60 right ?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-May-2005, 13:44
Replies: 9
Views: 2,110
Posted By sharpo
Is there a comprehensive on line guide for this...

Is there a comprehensive on line guide for this and are any special tools req'd......

No answer was the reply.

I'd like to know this too.:eureka:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-May-2005, 21:13
Replies: 16
Views: 2,881
Posted By sharpo
I'll be buggered "brake grease" why...

I'll be buggered "brake grease" why dint I think o that.

If it's that red stuff we've got it at work, but i'll buy me own of course :pig:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-May-2005, 10:22
Replies: 16
Views: 2,881
Posted By sharpo
chass i'll give it a go :eureka: rockhopper how...

chass i'll give it a go :eureka:

rockhopper how "special" :ninja:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-May-2005, 15:27
Replies: 16
Views: 2,881
Posted By sharpo
Rear disc running very hot

I have noticed the rear disc is very hot even if I stay off the rear brake, what can cause this on the 916.
I've bled it and the pistons don't appear to be sticking but they are bone dry, would a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-May-2005, 22:09
Replies: 10
Views: 2,719
Posted By sharpo
I'll try the pressing various bits method.

I'll try the pressing various bits method.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Apr-2005, 23:46
Replies: 10
Views: 2,719
Posted By sharpo
No it definately comes out of the exhaust.

No it definately comes out of the exhaust.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Apr-2005, 22:51
Replies: 10
Views: 2,719
Posted By sharpo
I noticed this before on other forums, all these...

I noticed this before on other forums, all these experts and no one has an answer, typical. :burn:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Apr-2005, 18:37
Replies: 10
Views: 2,719
Posted By sharpo
No it's a twin so i'd need Toucans.

No it's a twin so i'd need Toucans.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Apr-2005, 18:27
Replies: 10
Views: 2,719
Posted By sharpo
Chirping noise

When the bike is idling I think the baffle in one of the stock cans is making a chirping noise, my mate says it can be heard from behind when i'm riding aswell, or could it be something more...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Apr-2005, 20:01
Replies: 19
Views: 2,684
Posted By sharpo
Get it done as close to the origional finish as...

Get it done as close to the origional finish as possible, thats what looks best, the Italians knew that when they did em.
Another thing the Romans did for us.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Mar-2005, 09:25
Replies: 13
Views: 2,252
Posted By sharpo
Selective hearing must be the answer, it's cheap...

Selective hearing must be the answer, it's cheap too.
Think i'll check the shims and stuff sometime anyway, can't be that hard now can it.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2005, 21:25
Replies: 13
Views: 2,252
Posted By sharpo
First ride out-noises

Well I did about 130 miles today following my mate on his 929 blade.

Should I hear much noise other than the clutch, induction and exhaust, i'm paranoid about the bloody valvetrain/rockers.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2005, 20:57
Replies: 3
Views: 1,664
Posted By sharpo
I'm new too. 1/Main dealers should be in yellow...

I'm new too.

1/Main dealers should be in yellow pages.
2/Dunno.
3/Can be plastic welded.

Not much help sorry:burn:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Mar-2005, 22:12
Replies: 8
Views: 1,460
Posted By sharpo
I'll bear that in mind.

I'll bear that in mind.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Mar-2005, 09:14
Replies: 8
Views: 1,460
Posted By sharpo
That's £57 and I picked em up. I suppose with...

That's £57 and I picked em up.

I suppose with the lights it's form over function the jap bikes tend to have very ugly lights that look too big compared to ours.
I'll just stay home after dark.:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Mar-2005, 20:32
Replies: 8
Views: 1,460
Posted By sharpo
New stuff fitted

Got the renthal sprockets, carrier and DID gold chain done yesterday.
Needed new cush drives went to Ducati Leeds (Shipley) and they charged nearly £57 for five, is that right.
Rode home in the dark,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Mar-2005, 19:38
Replies: 19
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Posted By sharpo
I actually saw a 916 SP3 in someones garage...

I actually saw a 916 SP3 in someones garage today.:cool:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Mar-2005, 18:58
Replies: 8
Views: 1,741
Posted By sharpo
Tim of motodesigns will do you one for £88.20...

Tim of motodesigns will do you one for £88.20 PLUS VAT.

Thats a good price.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Mar-2005, 20:43
Replies: 6
Views: 2,370
Posted By sharpo
My plate details are on public view every day,...

My plate details are on public view every day, whats the problem ?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Mar-2005, 20:15
Replies: 14
Views: 2,392
Posted By sharpo
I bloody hope so. The wifes unimpressed with the...

I bloody hope so.

The wifes unimpressed with the rocker story.
Especially with a little sharpo on the way.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Mar-2005, 19:44
Replies: 6
Views: 2,370
Posted By sharpo
History of owners ?

Has anyone any recolection of the previous history/owners of my bike,98 916 bip T311KAW.
"It's a long shot but it just might work"
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Mar-2005, 19:31
Replies: 14
Views: 2,392
Posted By sharpo
Mine's a 98 bip with 14,000 on it, the service...

Mine's a 98 bip with 14,000 on it, the service book has two services in it the first on 28/2/03 at 7729 the last on15/6/04 at 13235 so it didn't have a service for the first four years but it's done...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Mar-2005, 19:17
Replies: 7
Views: 1,702
Posted By sharpo
Thanks lads. I'm a leccy so i'll sort it one way...

Thanks lads.
I'm a leccy so i'll sort it one way or another.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Mar-2005, 00:31
Replies: 7
Views: 1,702
Posted By sharpo
And another

And another
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Mar-2005, 00:29
Replies: 7
Views: 1,702
Posted By sharpo
Electrical problems.......help.

OK so while I was cleaning the bike I noticed the two yellow cables from the stator to the regulator had been very very naughty.
Does anyone know of a good replacement for this plug.
I'm glad it's...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Mar-2005, 10:08
Replies: 33
Views: 4,179
Posted By sharpo
I'm impressed. It should waste most stock...

I'm impressed.
It should waste most stock 996/998's yes.
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Mar-2005, 23:11
Replies: 33
Views: 4,179
Posted By sharpo
127 from a 749, is that for real or is the dyno...

127 from a 749, is that for real or is the dyno rather optimistic ?
Seems like a lot to me.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Mar-2005, 23:04
Replies: 8
Views: 1,741
Posted By sharpo
Yes but no phospher bronze bush

Yes but no phospher bronze bush
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Mar-2005, 23:03
Replies: 8
Views: 1,741
Posted By sharpo
Yes twice

Yes twice
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Mar-2005, 23:02
Replies: 8
Views: 1,741
Posted By sharpo
Yes

Yes
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Mar-2005, 19:26
Replies: 29
Views: 3,449
Posted By sharpo
Does anyone know why radial brakes work better...

Does anyone know why radial brakes work better cos I can't see how they would.

I personally don't like the look of em either.

:puzzled:
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